incredulous

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈkre-jə-ləs How to pronounce incredulous (audio)
Definition of incredulousnext
1
as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims incredulous by nature, I'm of course very suspicious of anyone who claims to be able to communicate with the dead

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2
as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe an incredulous account of alien abduction that the tabloids had a field day with

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Recent Examples of incredulous The judge, Cedric Simpson, was incredulous. — Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026 Fellow vegans in the comments were incredulous — what of the bear cub carcass Kennedy claimed to have dumped in Central Park or his lifelong interest in hunting? — Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026 The Canadian curlers looked incredulous and angry. — Steve Douglas, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026 Others were incredulous that Wasserman used his parting memo to his staff as an attempt to solidify his Olympics gig. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incredulous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incredulous
  1. skeptical
  2. incredible
  3. suspicious
  4. unlikely
  5. cautious
  6. impossible
  7. disbelieving
  8. unbelievable
Adjective
  • Why alums are skeptical Queens name will stay In recent months, however, Carmack said the merger has felt more like an acquisition.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Conservative politicians and others skeptical of the nation’s covid response have had Munster and Rocky Mountain Labs on their radar for years.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of skeptical
Adjective
  • For kids and teens, this can be an incredible way to experience the world up close and personal with the familiarity and comfort that comes from your hotel traveling with you.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • The night sky has incredible depth, and there's nowhere better to learn how to appreciate that than when gazing at the Summer Triangle.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of incredible
Adjective
  • But both shows are deeply suspicious of corporate infiltration of the government and how capitalists exploit xenophobia to gain power in America.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 July 2026
  • The challenge is that large organizations are typically suspicious of people with an explorer's style of passion.
    — John Hagel, Time, 22 July 2026
Definition of suspicious
Adjective
  • Getty Images At first sight, Hannia Zia and Joana Ferreira are unlikely founders of a start-up promising to shake up the American construction industry.
    — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Many of the athletes represented are unlikely to earn significant NIL money—some might not earn any—by playing another season.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of unlikely
Adjective
  • Thanks to persistent inflation, the soaring cost of living, and AI making employers cautious about hiring (and everyday people cautious of spending), entry-level part-time jobs like lifeguarding and retail assistants are disappearing.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • Some are more cautious about buying nonessentials like takeout coffee.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of cautious
Adjective
  • In Uvalde — where the scars of the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting remain impossible to ignore — one person was killed and dozens of homes were destroyed, compounding years of the community’s collective grief.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Four years after Minnesota’s Feeding Our Future fraud scandal emerged, theft from government programs has become impossible for state leaders to ignore as allegations continue to arise.
    — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026
Definition of impossible
Adjective
  • Muchová went up 3-1 early with a crouching forehand volley that just plopped inside the court, prompting applause from Gauff and a disbelieving shake of the head from Muchová.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of disbelieving
Adjective
  • The 15 stories below range from frustrating to funny to downright unbelievable, but each comes with a practical takeaway that could help another traveler avoid the same fate.
    — Josh Rivera, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • Simon Hughes Yet another unbelievable goal from Mbappe Whoever ends up winning the Golden Boot will have a highlight reel for the ages.
    — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of unbelievable

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